This trip has been the strangest situation I've faced. We walked for the last two hours in complete silence. Not that I wanted to hear Aaron's voice. But it was really uncomfortable. Not to mention, Rhea was in complete bliss, walking side by side with our partner, constantly praising Cronnos. Piermont was a three-hour drive, leaving us with at least another half-hour of walking. Rhea mumbled for me to talk to him, and I decided to break the silence. "I still don't understand why we have to walk to Piermont and catch a train when we could just transform and run straight to Buckland. That would take us less time." Aaron kept walking, maintaining his ever-stoic expression. "No need to waste energy running around in our wolf forms," he said in his monotone voice. "Piermont is just a kilometer away. Once we get there, we’ll catch the train to Buckland." "That’s ridiculous," I scoffed, crossing my arms. "No, it's not. We can spend more time with our partner!" Rhea disagreed with me. "Chl
CHLOE So, about what happened earlier... Let's just say it was an awkward dinner, as Eleanor wasted no time laughing at our little situation. It's safe to say she wouldn't let this go for a long time. I just couldn't look Aaron in the eye. I was very embarrassed by my behavior. He, on the other hand, couldn't take his eyes off me. He continued to look at me with such affectionate eyes that it made me blush like a tomato. Once we finished dinner and I washed the dishes, Aaron told me he would spend the night at the leader's house. He didn't want me to feel like he was taking advantage of my heat and it would be best for both of us to avoid each other for now. I honestly didn't want him to go, but with Eleanor snooping around. I didn't want to risk creating more topics for her to laugh at about my love life, so I just nodded. I think the disappointment was written all over my face, because the next thing I knew, Aaron was gently cupping my chin in his hand and lifting my head t
CHLOEI spent the next few hours in my room until I felt hungry. I decided to go to the dining car to see if I could eat something. I took the book of the descendants of the Moon with me. It has become an extension of my arm since the day I read it for the first time.I peered down the hall first, making sure Aaron was still in his room.When I was sure the coast was clear, I walked quickly down the corridor and straight to the door that led to the next car.Once I arrived at the cafeteria, I discovered that it was almost empty. After all, it was after ten Most of the passengers were locked in their rooms, sleeping Fortunately, the service continued until eleven, so I went to the buffet and got a bowl of hot soup and some bread I looked around and saw a lonely table in the opposite corner of the car. I took a sip of the soup, opened the book and continued where I left off. “That’s an interesting book you have there, young lady.&r
CHLOEThe train journey to Buckland was uneventful and we arrived at our destination after five days.Apart from our meeting with Mr. Wendell, who gave us great information, there were no encounters with other strangers on the train, it was as if all the men were afraid to talk to me.I avoided Aaron as much as possible, keeping myself locked in my room.When I got hungry, I went to the dining car and got something to take away. But we finally arrived. When we got off the train onto the platform, we were surprised to see that the alpha of the Silver Bow pack was there to welcome us “Alpha Aaron!”, his strong voice echoed across the platform as he called out to Aaron and approached him, giving him a brotherly hug. and patting his back hard.I swear I saw him shudder.“Alfa Magnar”, Cle greeted the alpha backAlpha Magnar was a man in his early thirties, with shoulder-length copper hair, a pointed c
CHLOEWe found Alpha Magnar in the cafeteria, where they served all kinds of delicacies.I hadn't realized how hungry I was until my stomach decided to make embarrassing noises I'm sure every wolf in the room heard, thanks to their sensitive hearing.I quickly grabbed my stomach while trying to hide my face, which was completely red Aaron was laughing behind me.Alfa Magnar's booming laugh echoed throughout the room. “No need to be embarrassed, Lady Chloe. If you are hungry, eat!”He gestured for Aaron and me to sit down.We obeyed, and the servants placed plates in front of us, both filled to the brim when I put the first bite in my mouth, I couldn't help but groan with satisfaction. Alfa Magnar burst into laughter once again.Damn, it feels like I'm just here to entertain this guy."And there? Did you two find anything useful in our records?” he asked.“Yes, alpha E seems to connec
AARONChloe was about to tell me something, she was about to give in and accept my apology, but instead she suddenly got up and ran out the door. What did you expect, idiot?, Cronnos replied in my head. I chose to ignore her scolding. . After all, he was right. What did I expect to happen on this trip?For her to praise me for helping her find information about her mother and her past, for her to throw herself into my arms?I knew I had been very cruel to Chloe, and it would be a long time before she took me back.I deserved this after all the shit I put her through.Images of what that monster, Klaus, did to her kept me up all night as I wished Chloe had never killed him so I could keep him locked in the dungeons and torture him for raping her. Dying was an easy way out for that son of a bitch. I was lost in my thoughts when I felt my phone ring. Remus' name flashed on the screen.I thought we had already talked about all the
AARONWe ran back to our pack village in our wolf forms.Yes, Chloe got away with it.In fact, she left no room for argument as she got up and left at dawn, though not before thanking Alpha Magnar and the rest of her pack. We'd been running through the forest, dodging between trees, for the past fifteen hours.I was surprised by his resilience. She never ceases to amaze me.Even though I would have preferred to keep her safe and return home by train, she was right about the delay this would mean for our return.The idea of something or someone targeting werewolves was very alarming, and I needed to get to the bottom of it.Still, the need to keep my partner safe was greater, and I couldn't help but worry about her.Here, we were a bigger target for whatever was kidnapping our species, especially Chloe in her majestic cape of white fur, with those tempting eyes.I couldn't help but admire his beautiful wol
CHLOEWe entered the alpha's office and found Max, the elders, and Aaron, who was sitting at his desk.He had put on pants, but was still shirtless. His incredible muscles flexed with each movement.I must have been looking at him for a long time, because when my eyes met his, I saw he had a smile.malicious expression on his face. I felt my face flush again, I quickly turned around, and was greeted with abig hug.“Rory! You came back!" Max squeezed me tightly, as if we hadn't seen each other in ages instead of just a week.“I just got back Um, Max, you're kind of crushing me here,” I said.He laughed and loosened his grip to hold me at arm's length."How it was? Didn't he hurt you? Did he upset you somehow””, he started to question, but we both turned around at the sound of a deep growl.Aaron was standing there with his fists clenched as he looked at us, or to be more
**Chloe"You may have power, Wendell," I said, "but I have something you'll never understand. I have loyalty, love, and the strength of my pack behind me." With a roar, Wendell attacked me, his eyes blazing with fury. But I held my ground, ready to face him head-on.We clashed, each of us using all our strength to gain an advantage. Wendell was a formidable opponent, but I refused to back down. As we fought, I could feel Rhea vibrating in my chest. She was eager to join the battle, eager to sink her teeth into our enemy.Finally, Wendell stumbled, and I saw my chance. With a flick of my wrist, I sent a fireball at him. It hit him square in the chest, and he fell to the ground, writhing in agony. I approached him cautiously, my heart heavy with the knowledge of what I had done. I never wanted to kill, but sometimes the only answer to evil is to end it."Why, Wendell?" I asked, my voice softening. "Why did you do all this?" He looked at me, his eyes filled with pain."My family," he sa
AARON"Rory!" I shouted, following behind. I wasn't going to let her face the witches alone! But the witches weren't doing anything. Instead, they just looked at her with confusion in their eyes."Who are you?" one of them asked."It was me who put an antidote vial in your dinner and made it taste bland. I'm sorry for that," she straightened her shoulders. "Wendell was poisoning you.""I knew it," said the witch we heard seconds ago. "Poison ivy and nightshade."Chloe nodded breathlessly. "We have more antidote. We can give it to you and help your kind heal." The witches were now listening attentively."All I ask is that you return to our pack mansion and help us. We're under attack by Wendell and his hunters. We need your strength.""What do we gain from this? Otherwise, you won't give us the antidote?" Chloe threw our entire stock to them. I almost shouted, but I kept my composure."That's yours," she said. "I would never hide it from you. You deserve to be whole. I just want you to
The trees seemed to close in around me, their branches twisting and turning like gnarled fingers. The air was thick with the smell of damp earth and decomposing leaves. A low-lying mist hovered, obscuring my vision and making navigation on the winding path ahead challenging. It was as if the forest were alive, watching every move I made, waiting for me to let my guard down.A strange energy pulsed in the air, a low, almost inaudible hum impossible to ignore. Sometimes, the mist would dissipate, revealing glimpses of strange and deformed trees that seemed to have been shaped by ancient magic.Whispers in the wind, voices that seemed to call my name. It was as if I had stumbled upon a secret world, a place where the veil between the living and the dead was thin and permeable.The sun began to set, casting long shadows on the forest floor. "Let's camp here," Aaron whispered, uneasy. "It would be imprudent to hunt witches in the middle of the night." Nodding, I anointed the grass around h
ChloeThe trees towered above me, their branches stretching towards the sky. The scent of wildflowers filled the air. But as I ventured deeper into the forest, a sense of unease crept over me. Perhaps exploring alone wasn't such a good idea.I froze; my heart raced as a branch snapped in the undergrowth. I waited to see what would emerge. Then, without warning, a massive black wolf emerged from a bush and advanced straight toward me. With my heart pounding, I braced for the worst. But as the wolf approached, it stopped and looked at me with a gentle, almost human-like light in its eyes.Before I could react, it turned and disappeared into the depths of the forest. What was that? What just happened? My mind was a maze as I returned to the castle.I walked down the corridor towards the east wing, excitement building in my chest. Whatever happened, the library had become my sanctuary. I couldn't wait to explore the opulent space, rich in history and knowledge.Passing through the heavy w
The world was bathed in a golden light, and there, at the end of what seemed to be a vast meadow, were my mother and Selene, holding hands. I approached them, my heart full of admiration."Good job." My mother smiled. "We knew you could do it."Selene clapped her hands. "And now, because you believed, you've opened yourself to the greatest gift of all." My eyes gleamed as she handed me a ring with a unique moonstone."Whenever times get tough, dear daughter, plant your lips on this stone," she whispered, placing the ring on my index finger. This will connect your heart to mine through a silvery thread.I was momentarily blinded by the ring's glow, then my mother tenderly kissed my forehead. In this realm, she was very tangible."It's time for you to go."I looked at her eagerly, savoring every little detail. I had to store her in my memory, to cling to every bit of beauty her form contained."I wish I could take you with me." This was the child in me, saying things that reflected the
AaronRory dragged me away before I could say anything else to Eleanor, or mistreat her, just to be sure. She waited until we were in our room."What was that?" she growled. "How did you know what we were talking about?"I shuffled my feet. I didn't want her to know that I had mentally connected with her without her consent. But she had been so down in the past few days that I just wanted to know if I could help. She interpreted my silence as the worst."When are you going to stop playing?" she shouted at me, clenching her fists. "Whenever you stop this madness," I retorted. "Are you insane? How can you think that death is the answer? That witch is lying to you."Chloe turned towards the door, ready to storm out in anger. I grabbed her hand and pulled her towards me."Please, Rory, please, listen to me.""Just leave me alone."**The annual Iliamna fair was in full swing as I walked through the bustling crowd, still weighed down by the last encounter with Chloe. The aroma of fried doug
He responded with calm determination, his eyes never leaving mine."You're weak, Aaron," I spat. "If you run, it means you're choosing your own life over hers. You're not a true alpha!"Aaron's eyes gleamed, and he growled, "I am a true alpha.""And I will never leave Chloe. She is my mate, my love, my everything."We continued to fight, our bodies colliding and exploding with ferocity. The forest trembled with the strength of our magic and limbs, and the air was thick with the smell of sweat and blood.Suddenly, we were interrupted by a voice, and we both turned to see Chloe standing behind us, her eyes wide with fear and confusion."Stop this! Both of you! This isn't helping anyone!"Aaron and I halted, our eyes still locked on each other. Slowly, we lowered our hands, and the magic dissipated. We stood in silence, panting, our bodies tense and ready to fight.Chloe took a step forward, her eyes moving from me to Aaron and back. "What's happening?" she asked, her voice trembling.Aa
"So, you might want to return this baby to where she belongs." I sighed, exhausted. "What's wrong with these hunters, Kala? How can they separate children from their homes?"Her voice trembled as she replied, "Heartless, that's what they are."I nodded. I had more business to take care of. — "I'll trust you to ensure she gets home safely. Do you know where Eleanor is?""I saw her heading towards the northern edge of the forest, Alpha. She seemed determined to walk by moonlight. She's funny."I growled in frustration. The last thing I wanted to do was wander through the forest now. I wanted to be with Chloe. Cronnos suffered for her, and so did I. But I needed this to happen too. Because what if this was the antidote? What if this could help bring the witches' collective to our side? It would be a significant victory against Wendell.I looked at my clothes. Sure enough, I had the baby's hair on my shirt. Well, the final ingredient, ready.So, I gathered the ingredients and headed to th
She was all alchemy, magic flying at the tips of her fingers, her touch was fire and soul. I pulled her close and kissed her back, letting my tongue dance against hers. Our hands rose to embrace each other, mine firmly entwined around her waist. She sighed my name. Before I realized it, I laid her down on the ground, and my lips were on her nose, eyes closed, forehead and neck, traveling up to the delightful curves of her chest."I love you," I murmured against her neck, lovingly licking the place where I marked her as mine. "I love you today, tomorrow, and in a thousand other universes.""Well, isn't that touching?" The mature and melodious voice sounded as if someone had stabbed a knife into a stone. I gritted my teeth and sat up.Chloe seemed visibly disturbed. "Eleanor! I thought you had retired for the night."She looked from her to me, disapproval and a strange gleam in her eyes. "Yes, but the night was so beautiful that I felt like a walk was in order."Why did she always have